Team Nigerian officials watched in awe as yet another hope of a medal frittered in boxing where Russian Nadezda Torlopova pounded Edith Ogoke out of the medal zone.

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has called Nigeria’s star athlete here, Blessing Okagbare to support her and encourage her not to despair over Sunday’s disappointment in the final of London 2012 Olympics Games 100m event for women.

There are two volunteers at the Olympic Stadium that I am now avoiding because I cannot give them ordinary Nigerian pins. Daily, they remind me that they are still waiting for Nigerian pins. I now try to stay at another side of the media tribune to avoid the shame of tendering excuses.

British Nigerian-born runner, Christine Ohuruogu felt disappointed that she succumbed to her rival Sanya Richards-Ross in the women 400m final on Sunday night.

Nigerians in Diaspora are yet to come to terms with the shocking display of speedster, Blessing Okagbare that some have blamed spiritual forces for her disappointing race. Blessing placed 8th in a pack of high-profile athletes, some she had beaten before.